UnitedHealth Group’s upcoming earnings call marks the company's first public appearance since the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

UnitedHealth Group is expected to post a sizable profit on Thursday morning when it reports its fourth-quarter and year-end earnings report, despite being hit by a historically costly cyberattack and weathering ever-rising medical costs.

UnitedHealth Group Inc. is set to report financial results Thursday, the first time its executives will speak publicly since the insurance unit’s chief Brian Thompson was killed last month.

The murder unleashed a social media storm of patient dissatisfaction and ire over the health insurance industry's practices that raised questions about whether UnitedHealth would come under pressure to change how it operates.

When the healthcare giant reports earnings Thursday morning, investors will be looking to see if Brian Thompson’s death and the public outcry over denials are prompting any changes at the company.

The fatal shooting revealed deep resentment of the health insurance industry and the role the company plays in it.